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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.92, 3,375.83 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.92, 3,375.83 and 711.92 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.92 : 3,375.83 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.92/3,375.83 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.92x = 3,375.83 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.92x = 2,403,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,305.79/2,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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